What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Government offices, courts, most schools, U.S. stock markets, and banks are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2026, in observance of the holiday.
- National Parks are open but no longer offer free admission on MLK Day due to a change by President Donald Trump, shifting free days to Flag Day and his birthday.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered over 200 state parks to provide free admission on MLK Day, defying the federal change.
- Most businesses and stores remain open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- It is recommended to check specific store or business hours online or by phone before visiting on the holiday.
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